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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.76, 831.20 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.76, 831.20 and 265.40 is: 398.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.76 : 831.20 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.76/831.20 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.76x = 831.20 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.76x = 220,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,600.48/553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.37

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